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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Cleveland,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>We have been invited to a party. Let me know if you will attend!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Suzanne<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>///<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Disability Pride Party<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>LEAP logo consists of three elements: the wordmark, "LEAP" in blue, slightly slanted; the green arrow (starting above the edge of the letter 'E' in "LEAP" and wrapping to the left and around the bottom of "LEAP" so arrow is pointing up at the end of 'P'); and the name of the agency, "Linking Employment, Abilities, and Potential" under the wordmark/arrow in blue. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Event Details<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>AboutThe Disability Pride Party is an event by and for Cleveland’s disability community. It’s an opportunity to make new friends, celebrate the 35th anniversary<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and build awareness of disability pride. We’re coming together to counter the negative narratives lobbied<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>against our community with a visible, loud, and joyful display of pride, diversity, and unity. Sponsoring this event is a chance to show your support of<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Cleveland's large disability community and demonstrate your commitment to disability inclusion.Details<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>list of 4 items<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>• Tuesday, July 22, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>• Forest City Brewery at 2135 Columbus Rd, Cleveland, OH 44113 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>• Age 16+ <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>• No fee to attend <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>list end<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>What to expect<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>list of 4 items<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>• Networking and fellowship with people with disabilities, caregivers, allies <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>• Entertainment performed by people with disabilities, including storytelling, trivia, and a drag show <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>• Raffle tickets and Disability Pride t-shirts available for purchase <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>• Food and drinks will be available for purchase <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>list end<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Accessibility<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>list of 6 items<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>• The Waldorf Beer Hall has an accessible entrance on Freeman Avenue and an interior ramp to the dining area <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>• The outdoor patio area is hard-packed dirt and mulch <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>• There is a wheelchair-accessible restroom and the stage will be ramped <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>• ASL interpretation and CART captioning will be provided <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>• Braille materials and audible visual description will be provided <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>• Signage will be posted to direct guests to the party and restrooms <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>list end<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Contacts<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>list of 3 items<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>• For sponsorship questions: Beth Glas, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="mailto:bglas@leapinfo.org">bglas@leapinfo.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>• For volunteer opportunities and accessibility concerns: Saphire Murphy, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="mailto:saphiremurphy11@gmail.com">saphiremurphy11@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>• For event entertainment inquiries: Nera Birch, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="mailto:nbirch@leapinfo.org">nbirch@leapinfo.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>list end<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Suzanne M. Hartfield Turner</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio, Vice President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ohio Legislative Director<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Cleveland Chapter, President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:24.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>The National Federation of the Blind advances the lives of its members and all blind people in the United States. We know that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. Our collective power, determination, and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:18.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>P: (216) 990-6199<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>W: NFBOhio.ORG<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ohiosblind/photos/"><span style='color:#0563C1'>https://www.facebook.com/ohiosblind/photos/</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>